Brass Six Light Chandelier
This six light chandelier is what I imagine a proper antique chandelier should be. It is made of brass and at least part of it were made in the 18th century, it looks like it has been converted to electricity which means that it was retouched some time in the past 100 years or so. Still it has that magical look that you expect to find in some gothic castle. I don’t know how much it would be but it appears to be sold here.
Restored Vintage Lamps and Chandeliers
If you are looking for something vintage, anything from chandeliers to wall sconces you should have a look at Judi’s Lamps shops on Etsy, there is a lot of choice and it is all fairly affordable too. All these objects are from the 1920s – 1970s and restored, I spotted a few Art Deco sconces and I know how popular these still are now. So do go and have a look if you are looking for something with a captivating antique look and feel.
Antique English Chandeliers
If you like original Victorian objects including chandeliers and candelabra then you should visit the website of Kentshire a dealer in New York that since 1940 has been selling antique objects from England. You should have a look at this beautiful glass chandeliers mostly made in the late 19th century. Or have a look at these Recency period candelabra. These are not objects if you are on a budget but you should have a look at the website anyway, it is full of many gems. As usual most antique chandeliers have been converted to electricity but you can still find non electric chandeliers on the market some of them new and quite affordable. As real candle chandeliers are quite trendy you do not have buy an antique to enjoy the wonderful warm and...
La Fenice’s Chandelier
La Fenice is the famous theatre in Venice which burned down twice and twice was rebuilt. La Fenice or the Phoenix was built in 1792 after the fire that destroyed the Teatro di San Benedetto and hence the name of the Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. La Fenice’s interior burned down in 1836 and was completely redone by the architects Tommaso and Gianbattista Meduna. That included one of the most amazing chandeliers ever built that was made in Liverpool, quite strange considering the long history of chandeliers making in the nearby island of Murano. It was 10 metres wide. In 1996 La Fenice burned down again, the cause is said to have been arson. The owners of a contracted company that was doing some works in the theatre burned the theatre...
Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Before we proceed any further it is important to note that the term wrought iron used to refer to a type of iron alloy which made the iron very malleable, easy to weld and at the same time strong. After the advent of steel, wrought iron is rarely manufactured and the real wrought iron on the market today is mostly all to replace and restore historical items. Whatever you find on the market labelled as wrought iron is more likely to be a type of mild steel. Mild steel is a steel with a higher percentage of carbon and has similar properties to wrought iron’s. Whether you buy a real wrought iron or a mild steel chandelier ensure that your ceiling can support it as this type of chandeliers can be rather heavy. On the plus side they do require very little...
Two modern chandeliers for today
Two very special chandeliers today the first is: “‘Fragile Future Concrete Chandelier’ by Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta on display at the Pavilion of Art and Design Exhibition in London.” via What do you get for the museum with everything? While the second chandelier is a ceramic antler chandelier made by Jason Miller as you can see in the photo here. The antler chandelier by Jason Miller
